Even if you’ve been in the non-profit sector for decades, a change to the corporate world is not as radical as it seems. If you think about it, all successful organizations—profit-driven or not—need great leaders at the helm and hard-working employees (or volunteers) to handle day-to-day responsibilities like administration, marketing, Read More >

You have a group of folks that you know on a first-name basis, know through friends, or know of. These are your three circles of influence.
Think of it as a bulls-eye. Your hot circle of influence is in the center; the warm and cold circles are the outer circles. Read More >

My last blog post covered how to pinpoint transferable generalized skills from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to the civilian work sector. Here, I’ll share some specific strategies that can build value as you embark on your career transition.
It’s true that the transition can be more challenging for some Read More >

Psst, Jobseeker: YOUR RESUME MIGHT NOT BE THE PROBLEM!
Are you driving yourself insane wondering what is wrong with your resume because the employers you’d like to work for are not ‘knocking at your door’?
Are you tired of reading DIY articles and rewriting your resume and nothing has changed? Read More >

If you are in career transition—especially if it is the first time in your career--you are tempted to take the summer off and roll up your sleeves after Labor Day.
Don’t do it.
It is alluring because you desperately need a break from the 9-to-5 mantra of the past Read More >

"What do you want to be when you grow-up? A fireman? A pilot? A chef?"
People start asking us that question when we are just small children, and yet for so many people it’s a question that stays with us throughout our career and one we are never sure we really know the answer to.
In the back of our heads we are asking ‘Did I make the right choice? Read More >

You’ve maximized your potential in your current role. You’re eager to take your career to the next level or, perhaps, in an entirely new direction. While you’re ready to explore new career opportunities, you worry about what will happen if your current manager prematurely learns of your plans.
Although seeking Read More >

Change is a great motivator. People are either contemplating a change on their own or one is being imposed upon them, either way something important is happening. In Hollywood they’re called agents, in sports they’re coaches, in academia - tutors. No matter the vocabulary, they all have the same job: Read More >

It’s time for a career change. You’re eager to reinvent yourself in a new role or apply your skills to a new industry. You’re excited about the prospect of something new but you’re feeling overwhelmed by the career transition process.
Making a career change can feel daunting. It requires considerable Read More >